Is it okay to walk in Sharpstown, Houston?

Crime reported to the police, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026

High for Houston

Reported crime around the center of Sharpstown is higher than in 89% of areas in Houston, taking into account how many people are usually around. 407 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.

“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Sharpstown.

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The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.

By kind of crime

Kind	Level	Compared with the rest of Houston
ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping	High	higher than in 85% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	High	higher than in 87% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Very high	higher than in 96% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	High	higher than in 89% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Moderate, higher than in 83% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): High, higher than in 91% of areas.

Most reports here are from 4pm–5pm.

What gets reported here

Simple assault: 65 (16%)
Theft from vehicle: 64 (16%)
Shoplifting: 63 (15%)
Vehicle theft: 43 (11%)
Public order: 38 (9%)

Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.

Around Sharpstown

The areas right next to it are all moderate.

Mahatma Gandhi District High
Braeburn Moderate
Chinatown Low
Gulfton Moderate
Westwood High
Westchase Moderate
Brays Oaks High
Briargrove Moderate

How to read this

It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
Levels compare areas within Houston. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.